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You can also access the archive of previous 'Public practice updates'.
Your professional obligations
Northern Territory PSL liability limited scheme gazetted
The gazettal of the professional standards legislation (PSL) liability limited scheme in the Northern Territory means that CPA Australia has schemes gazetted in all mainland states and territories.
Three professional standards legislation schemes operational in April
Certificate holders are reminded that PSL liability limited schemes have become operational in Western Australia on Tuesday 1 April and South Australia on Monday 14 April. The Victorian scheme will be operational on Monday 21 April.
Clarification of disclosure information
CPA Australia would like to confirm that it has set a transition period for their certificate holders to implement limited liability disclosure requirements on business stationery.
PSL liability limited schemes information kit
CPA Australia has put together a suite of materials on PSL, professional indemnity insurance and public practice branding to assist certificate holders over the 12 month transition period following the introduction of PSL liability limited schemes.
Anti-money laundering: links and resources
Anti-money laundering tools, resources and links to external websites are now available on the website.
Professional indemnity cover and investment advice
This article is the second in a series by Fenton Green & Co, CPA Australias insurance broker, on issues to consider when selecting your professional indemnity insurance.
Keen to practice in New Zealand?
Find out more about being an accountant, chartered accountant, auditor, investment adviser or taxation adviser in New Zealand. This is the second in a series of articles on practice requirements outside Australia.
Becoming a firm of the future
Tell us how your firm is faring
The Firm of the future: opportunities and challenges for public practices report released in the middle of 2007 identified a number of opportunities and challenges for public practitioners over the next 10 to 15 years.
You are invited to provide feedback on the opportunities and challenges facing your firm.
CPA Store can help your firm
CPA Store offers practitioners a number of products to enhance their business and increase the presence and visibility of their firm.
Your continuing education
Closing date reminder
Candidates enrolled in a public practice study program are reminded that the closing date is approaching for applications for an examination deferral, enrolment cancellation and special consideration.
Business valuation workshop
The master class workshop 'Model development of business valuation' to be held on Thursday 22 May will review the theory and practice of business valuation for both public and private companies.
Accounting standards update workshop
This interactive half-yearly update will give you a thorough understanding of the latest developments in accounting standards and financial reporting, as well as advising how you can apply the theory to your organisation in a meaningful and practical manner.
Attracting and retaining staff: Perth workshop
Discover how to recruit and retain good staff by understanding what triggers them to seek another job and what they look for in an employer at the 'Attracting and retaining accounting staff in the current Western Australia employment market' workshop in Perth on Wednesday 21 May.
Forthcoming events
Accounting at the Top 2008 Conference
The Accounting at the Top 2008 Conference will be held in Darwin from Wednesday 4 June until Friday 6 June.
The conference will focus on strategies to build a successful organisation.
Centering on Excellence Conference in NSW
Discover innovative approaches to maximise your and your team's performance at the Centering on Excellence Conference, to be held in Sydney from Tuesday 20 to Thursday 22 May.
Queensland Country Conference 2008
Queensland Country Conference will be held in Townsville from Wednesday 14 to Friday 16 May.
This years conference will look at how to manage and plan for the challenges associated with a regional business.
Victorian Public Accountants Convention 2008
Develop new contacts, build on existing relationships and learn from industry experts at Victoria's highlight public accountants' event, the Victorian Public Accountants Convention.
New South Wales Public Practitioners Conference
The New South Wales Public Practitioners Conference will be held in the Hunter Valley from Thursday 29 until Sunday 31 May.
Public practice residentials: May and June 2008
Two-day residential courses for public practitioners will be held in Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales during May and June.
AML member forums
Free anti-money laundering seminars will be held in Melbourne, Glen Waverley, Hobart, Darwin and Brisbane during April.
Your feedback
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Members will be kept informed about any changes to this service.
Archive
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